A Glance At Speculative Thinking; Or, A Thought For Oumuamua
The post is an informal reflection on speculative thinking in science and culture, beginning with a light‑hearted example from Seth Shostak and moving through anecdotes of radio…
Culture, history, politics, war, poverty, civilization, economics, business and entrepreneurship.
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The post is an informal reflection on speculative thinking in science and culture, beginning with a light‑hearted example from Seth Shostak and moving through anecdotes of radio…
The post argues that ending poverty for all people worldwide hinges on a universal income card, but this alone is insufficient without “real” schools that deliver tangible…
The author argues that we have only enough time to tackle the root causes of global problems—chiefly world poverty and a lack of real education—rather than merely treating their…
The poem celebrates humanity’s inherent beauty and freedom, arguing that broken cultures lose their nurturing power while compromises erode wisdom. It calls for unity, growth,…
The post envisions a whimsical future where war is gone and the world is filled with cats that people love, feed, and cherish; their purrs and occasional fur spittle bring joy.…
The post argues that only by building a culture of wisdom, long‑term vision, and solid education can we solve climate, health, war, and poverty problems.
The post argues that the world was meant to be a safe, happy place but has been marred by countless cultural errors—most notably war, military service, and mass‑destruction…
The post argues that in the coming decades governments will need to shift from human politicians—often influenced by crime families or short‑term interests—to fully automated,…
Poverty and war shape the way we see ourselves, while our birthplace determines our religion, intelligence, and sense of safety—yet these are not who we are but what culture…
In the post, the author argues that war is a universal loss for all parties and that its causes lie in shortsighted politics, propaganda, and inadequate education—“politicians…
The post envisions an international “bank” that gives each person a daily $100 allowance—adjusted for inflation and funded by planetary resources such as land and mineral…
A 5,000‑year journey of discovery culminates in a global solution to poverty: an international bank that distributes $3.5 million per person (≈$100/day) without borders, funded…
The post explains how a new international bank issues universal‑income cards giving every person $100 per day, hoping this simple daily cash flow will break the cycle of poverty,…
The post paints an optimistic picture of emerging leaders who are distinct from their predecessors, noting that the changing climate helps reveal truth‑tellers among the liars.…
The author argues that humanity’s advancement hinges on ending poverty, reforming the prison system with drug de‑criminalization and better support for the disadvantaged, so that…
A global bank would issue unlimited‑credit cards with daily spend limits to eliminate poverty, unite humanity as one family, and promote wisdom and greatness for future…
The author reflects on the fleeting nature of human achievements—trees cut down unnoticed and the fragile window in which we thrive—and urges that we use this time wisely by…
People often do not fight because they lack a clear cause and this ignorance is deliberately cultivated by the powerful; breaking the cycle of poverty requires real education and…
The essay argues that poverty is a global “virus” that hinders individual and collective progress, and proposes a single, nation‑wide program to eradicate it: a central bank that…
A visionary computer program was designed to solve national problems by engaging educated voters in direct decision‑making. After realizing that politicians were misled and…
The post calls for a universal renewal of human rights and cultures that guarantee freedom from indoctrination, poverty, and violence. It urges children to learn truthfully and…
The post argues that a civilization’s maturation hinges on collective learning—self‑education, knowledge, wisdom, and the pursuit of greatness—and that true growth begins when a…
The post celebrates a new era in which “heroes” are alive again and thinkers—especially “out‑thinkers”—are ready to build the bridges that will lift society beyond its old…
A long‑winded proposal that true education and a single “Earth” passport tied to a never‑empty collective bank will unite humanity, end poverty, and finally stop war.